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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 28, 1959

Page

9

Indians Blank Yanks 3-0 In American National

The Indians defeated the Yankees 3-0 behind pitcher Danny Archie in the opening Acton Legion Minor Sports baseball league game. Don Price scored in the second inning, Cliff Wedge and Price added runs, and Archie held the Yankees to three runs over seven innings as rain threatened but play completed.

Acton Legion the Park Indians Yankees Danny Archie Corals Don Price Arctie Cliff Wedge R. Netlis J. Bullough R. Tripp K. Ranney D. Price RF. Palma R. Mellon D. Archie C Wedge R. Holmes W. Mason P. Homer Ro Dunk W. Masters Yonkers G. Harris B. Barheast D. Gibbons J. Wilson C. Norfolk P. Churchill J. Leatherland G. Masales G. Mason H. Bradley M. Mills Bravers Dodgers Braves

Children Celebrate First Communion at St Josephs Church

On Sunday May 24, nineteen children received their First Holy Communion at St Josephs Church during the nine o clock Mass. Girls in white veils and wreaths led the procession with ten boys in white ribbons and a flower in hand. The pastor Rev Father Morgan explained the significance of the sacrament as the altar shone and the choir sang. At three o clock the children received certificates and a blessing of the Scapular from the pastor. The Mother of God crowning followed, with bouquets laid at the feet of Our Lady by Robert Lindsay. The children’s choir sang again as the ceremony closed with devotion and prayers honoring the Benedictine blessing.

St. Joseph's Church Father Morgan Beverly Howard Robert Lindsay

Banquet Night for OGIT Girls Highlights Toasts and Awards

Ballinafad hosted a Monday banquet for the OC GIT girls with SE at a supper. Mrs Black led as chairlady. Jover Kenward gave a Queen toast while Louie Snow saluted the Mothers. Shire Jey Sprece Dover Gendron Mary Baker received awards. Mr Choate spoke guiding OGIT work. Taps closed a pleasant evening.

Dewehter Mrs Black Das Jover Kenward Louie Snow Eddie Smith Sharon Allan Duncan Gibson Ans Short Sandra McLaughlin Shire Jey Sprece Dover Gendron Mary Baker McBade Mre Choate Ogit Mel McDonald McBride Gail Murray McBride

Women Missionary Society Meets At Mrs Hart’s Home

The Women’s Missionary Society of the United Church met at Mrs Robt Hart’s home on May 13 with 22 members present. Reports included a Japan gift acknowledgment, a birthday party note, and plans for fund drives and a summer camp. The meeting featured a Canadian Indians study and a charity candy event for the church lawn. Tea followed, and thanks were given to Mrs Hart for hosting.

Wnien's Missionary Society of the United Church Robt. Hart H.R. Fores Roy Arnold Athens Japan Pogle Mainprize Lidken Hart Bennett

Local church service joins youth in praise and time tweak noted

Four young people accompanied Mr John Birich back from Eden Mills to lead part of the Presbyterian service Sunday morning. The village sees a warm week with blooms and a hill dam swim for youths. A London firm installed a Louis Hiltz electric sign on Main Street. The Guelph Camera Club met at OAC with a print contest and lens talk. St John’s Church shifts service time to 9 30 am from 11 15 am.

Presbyterian Church John Birich Eden Mills London Louis Hiltz One France Main Street St. John’s Church

Three Acton Minor Teams Enter Halton OBA League

Acton Legion Minor Sports enters three teams in Halton County OBA league across Pee Wee Bantam and Juvenile divisions. Teagues Pee Wee schedule runs June to August with matches in Campbellville Milton Georgetown Burlington. Bantam side managed by Hector Lambert lists June 6 to August 7 games in Milton Campbellville Georgetown and Burlington. Juvenile entries under Bill Quennell start June 13 with Acton Milton Carlisle and Burlington fixtures and a round robin series for the Halton Juvenile Trophy to finish the season. Ontario Baseball Association playdowns follow, with uniform rules and spiker requirements.

Acton Legion Halton County O'B.a Acton Hughie O'Rourke Acta Campbellville Milton Burlington Georgetown Hector Lambert Bill Quennell Caristo Jaume Malton Cardale Burlngton Carlisle Bure _lington Carlile AntonNg Malton County Hulton County Ontaria Baseball Association

Lakeside Chapter Hosts Rainy Baking Sale Success

Despite heavy rain showers last Saturday afternoon, Lakeside Chapter of the 10DF held a home bake sale. Patrons arrived with umbrellas to purchase bread buns cakes pies and preserves.

Colt Lakeside 10DF

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